Kiwi vines take a long time to mature- at least 7 years - and need a
male and female, although the Issai is self fertile. They want some
shade and plenty of moisture. Certain cultivars of pomegranates are
hardy here, but none of the nursery stock I have tried have done well.
Am currently nursing along seedlings from a fruit taken from a plant
known to be hardy here. If you are just interested in the flowers, which
are gorgeous, grow a miniature one as plant in a pot. Bring it in in the
winter.

Kira Dirlik wrote:

On Sun, 01 Dec 2002 03:19:55 GMT, Susan Hogarth
wrote:


And... pomegranates? Does anyone around here grow them - even in containers? I
saw one in full fruit in Albuquerque once, so it seems as if it would be do-able
here....

- Susan


I have one, but it has never born a flower, much less fruit. It is
more like a bush, with no main stem. Sometimes it dies back over the
winter, sending up new stems in spring, and sometimes the stems
overwinter okay and sprout new leaves. It is wimpy and needs to be
staked. The stems never grow taller than 2 or 3 feet. Big
disappointment. I was really looking forward to some orange flowers
on it.
Kira




Pat Brothers
The Powell House
Wake Forest, NC Zone 7b
The Perennials Lady at Atlantic Avenue Orchids and Garden Center